Elias Carlson is a professional photographer, graphic designer, father, and general outdoors enthusiast based in Priest River, Idaho.
![How to Build a DIY Hot Tub in Your Backyard: Step-by-Step Guide](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5KpUSFcyotCDHmyi8xhnOJ/899dc54c6913b6313d233f3f94ef4713/elias-carlson-diy-hot-tub-step-by-step-lead.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Materials, tools, and clear and complete instructions on building your own off-grid wood fired hot tub for around $2,000
![Project Breakdown: How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for $2300](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2RWd3scSuLJ6zxTY1Z4xyw/642d36a0c3f3afbdc24c239dd05def30/elias-carlson-diy-hot-tub-interview-5.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The dreamy soaking tub came together on the cheap thanks to reclaimed wood and some serious sweat equity
![A Hiker's Guide to Beehive Lakes, a Treasured North Idaho Trail](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1etkheJ1AXknhGTz3NRYHW/30e8181ef33fea96399b23f0305fe6c7/Elias-Carlson-Beehive-Lakes-ID-Field-Mag-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains
![Film Photos From Montana's Legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1EkJpZR0eQYCkwYyyMI0g/540c79a31b409c1a4ce136d50316a98b/Elias-Carlson-Glacier-BW-11.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Three days along Glacier National Park's alpine masterpiece, captured on black-and-white film
![How to Lasso a Lightning Bolt: Fishing for Steelhead in Oregon](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/75PGE1dD8skGeGMCWueieY/8ef849959a37af6b1d35a5abb5102d14/Elias-Carlson-Steelhead-OR-7.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In search of illusive sea-run rainbow trout in the dark and damp heart of the Pacific Northwest
![Spring Fever In Northern Idaho](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1MZEss6JbSakYWU2mYw2GW/5081e887721c5d1a7a29e8f28fe7d2d6/Elias-Carlson-Spring-Idaho-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A collection of 35mm film photos to excite and inspire about the season soon to come
![Backcountry Camping in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5xzQVNfLbySOqUCIa4yiw8/8ae8371275b15595f0df377db994fb2c/Elias-Carlson-Alpine-Lakes-13.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Exploring The Enchantments with friends and fly rod in tow, documented on 35mm film
![Carefree Camping at Idaho's Pristine Upper Priest Lake](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5uwi8pBUv6AGEK4ocE6g6E/c4c0839549771175c61dd7cd7026153c/Elias-Carlson-UpperPriestLake-4.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A low key weekend getaway, artfully captured on B&W medium format film